Samsung 305t Quick start guide

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LCD MONITOR
quick start guide
305TPLUS
Please make sure the following items are included with your monitor.
If any items are missing, contact your dealer.
Contact a local deale
r
to bu
y
o
p
tional items.
Unpacking
Manual
Quick Setup Guide
Warranty Card
(Not available in all
locations)
User's Guide
Cable
DVI-D
(
Dual link
)
Cable
Power Cord
Sold se
p
aratel
y
USB Cable
(
A-B T
yp
e cable
)
Front
1. Brightness button
[]
Push the button to adjust brightness.
: The screen is getting dark.
: The screen is getting bright.
2. Power button
[]
/ Power indicator
Turns the monitor on/off.
/ The blue light is on in its normal working condition and blinks
when setting the adjustments of the monitor.
See PowerSaver described in the manual for further information regarding power saving
functions. For energy conservation, turn your monitor off when it is not needed, or when
leaving it unattended for long periods.
Rear
(The configuration at the back of the monitor may vary from product to product.)
1. DOWN :
Connect the
DOWN
port of the USB monitor and a USB
device with the USB cable.
2. UP :
Connect the
UP
port of the monitor and the USB port of the
computer with the USB cable.
z
To use DOWN, you have to connect the
UP to the PC.
z
Make sure to use the USB cable supplied with
this monitor to connect the monitor's UP port
and
y
our com
p
uter's USB
p
ort.
DVI IN
Connect the DVI-D (Dual link) Cable to the
DVI IN
port on the
back of your monitor.
z
By using DVI-D (Dual link), you can expect
twice faster speed and improved signal
quality than those of DVI-D (single link).
z
It is strongly recommended using DVI-D (Dual
link) Cable for the best quality and speed.
1. ON [ | ] / OFF [O]
Switch the monitor on and off.
2. POWER
Connect the power cord for your monitor to the
POWER
port
on the back of the monitor.
Kensington Lock
The Kensington lock is a device used to physically fix the
system when using it in a public place.
(The locking device has to be purchased separately.)
For using a locking device, contact where you
purchase it.
Stand Stopper
Remove the fixing pin on the stand to lift the monitor up and
down.
See Connecting the Monitor for further information regarding cable connections.
Connectin
the Monitor
1.
Connect the power cord for your monitor to the
POWER
port on the back of the monitor.
Plug the power cord for the monitor into a nearby outlet.
2.
Using the DVI (Digital) connector on the video card.
Connect the DVI-D (Dual link) Cable to the
DVI IN
Port on the back of your Monitor.
[ DVI IN]
Turn on your computer and monitor. If your monitor displays an image, installation is
completed.
Connectin
g
USB
You can use a USB device such as a mouse, keyboard, Memory Stick, or external hard
disk drive by connecting them to the
DOWN
port of the monitor without connecting
them to the PC.
The USB port of the monitor supports High-Speed Certified USB 2.0.
High speed Full speed Low speed
Data Rate 480 Mbps 12 Mbps 1.5 Mbps
Power Consumption
2.5W
(Max., each port)
2.5W
(Max., each port)
2.5W
(Max., each port)
Connect the
UP
port of the monitor and the USB port of the computer with the USB cable.
Connect the
DOWN
port of the USB monitor and a USB device with the USB cable.
The use procedures are as the same as those for using an external device connecting to the
PC.
z You can connect and use a keyboard and mouse.
z You can play a file from a media device.
(Examples of media devices: MP3, digital camera, etc.)
z You can run, move, copy or delete the files on the storage device.
(Examples of storage devices: external memory, memory card, memory reader, HDD-type
MP3 player, etc.)
z You can use other USB devices that can be connected to a computer.
To use
DOWN
port, you have to connect the UP (Upstream Cable) to the PC.
Make sure to use the USB cable supplied with this monitor to connect the
monitor's UP port and your computer's USB port.
z
When connecting a device to the DOWN port of the monitor, connect the
device using a cable appropriate to the device.
(For the purchase of the cable and external devices, ask the service center of
the corresponding product.)
z
The company is not liable for problems or damages to an external device
caused by using an unauthorized cable for the connection.
z
Some products do not follow the USB standard, and it may cause a
malfunction of the device.
z
If the device malfunctions even if it is connected to the computer, contact the
service center of the device/computer.
Usin
g
the Stand
Slidin
g
stand
A
.
Stand Stoppe
r
Swivel stand
Using ( ),You can swivel the monitor left and right at an angle of 90° to set the monitor
lengthwise. The rubber under the stand is to avoid the monitor slide.
Tilt an
g
le
Using ( ), You can adjust the tilt anlgle within a range of 3° forward to 25° backward for the
most comfortable viewing angle.
Attaching a Base
This monitor accepts a 200 mm x 100 mm / 100 mm x 100 mm VESA-compliant Mounting
interface pad.
A.
Monitor
B.
Mounting interface pad (Sold separately)
1. Turn off your monitor and unplug its power cord.
2. Lay the LCD monitor face-down on a flat surface with a cushion beneath it to protect the
screen.
3. Remove four screws and then remove the stand from the LCD monitor.
4. Align the Mounting interface pad with the holes in the rear cover mounting pad and secure it
with four screws that came with the arm-type base, wall mount hanger or other base.
z Do not use screws longer than the standard dimension, as they may damage the inside
of the Monitor.
z For wall mounts that do not comply with VESA standard screw specifications, the length
of the screws may differ depending on their specifications.
z Do not use screws that do not comply with the VESA standard screw specifications.
Do not fasten the screws too tightly, as this may damage the product or cause the
product to fall, leading to personal injury.
Samsung is not liable for these kinds of accidents.
z
Samsung is not liable for product damage or personal injury when a non-VESA or non-
specified wall mount is used or the consumer fails to follow the product installation
instructions.
z To mount the monitor on a wall, you should purchase the wall mounting kit that allows
you to mount the monitor at least 10 cm away from the wall surface.
z
Contact the nearest Samsung Service Center for more information. Samsung
Electronics will not be responsible for damages caused by using a base other than
those specified.
z
Please use Wall Mount according to the International standards.
Check List
Before calling for service, check the information in this section to see if you can remedy any
problems yourself. If you do need assistance, please call the phone number on the
Information section or contact your dealer.
Symptom Check List Solutions
No images on the
screen. I cannot turn
on the monitor.
Is the power cord connected
properly?
Check the power cord connection
and supply.
If the power is on, reboot the
computer to see the initial
screen(the login screen),
which can be seen.
If the initial screen (the login screen)
appears, boot the computer in the
applicable mode (the safe mode for
Windows ME/XP/2000) and then
change the frequency of the video
card.
(Refer to Preset Timing Modes)
Note : If the initial screen (the login
screen) does not appear, contact
the Service Center or your dealer.
There is no image on the
screen.
Is the power indicator on the
monitor blinking at 1 second
intervals?
The monitor is in PowerSaver mode.
press any key on the keyboard to
activate the monitor and restore the
image on the screen.
The screen shows
strange colors or just
black and white.
Is the screen displaying only
one color as if looking at the
screen through a cellophane
paper?
Check the signal cable connection.
Make sure the video card is fully
inserted in it's slot.
Have the screen colors
become strange after
running a program or due to
a crash between
applications?
Reboot the computer.
Has the video card been set
properly?
Set the video card by referring to the
video card manual.
The screen suddenly
has become
unbalanced.
Have you adjusted the
resolution or frequency to the
monitor?
Adjust the resolution and frequency
at the video card.
(Refer to Preset Timing Modes).
LED is blinking but no
images on the screen.
Is the frequency properly
adjusted when checking the
Display Timing on the menu?
Adjust the frequency properly by
referring to the video card manual
and Preset Timing Modes.
(The maximum frequency per
resolution may differ from product to
product.)
There are only 16
colors shown on the
screen.
The screen colors
have changed after
changing the video
card.
Have the Windows colors
been set properly?
Windows ME/2000/XP :
Set the colors properly at the
Control Panel
Display
Settings
.
Has the video card been set
properly?
Set the video card by referring to the
video card manual.
I cannot use the
2560x1600 resolution
with the monitor.
Does the graphics card on
your computer support the
2560x1600 resolution?
If your graphics card does not support the
2560x1600 resolution, then you can only
use the 1280x800 resolution with your
monitor.
To use the 2560x1600 resolution, replace
your graphics card with one that supports
that resolution.
Check the following items if there is trouble with the monitor.
1. Check if the power cord and the video cables are properly connected to the computer.
2. Check if the computer beeps more than 3 times when booting.
(If it does, ask the service center to check the main board of the computer.)
3. If you installed a new video card or if you assembled the PC, check if the installed the adapter
(video) driver.
4. Check if the scanning ratio of the video screen is set at 60Hz +/- 2Hz.
(Do not exceed 60 Hz when using the maximum resolution.)
5. If you have problems in installing the adapter (video) driver, boot the computer in Safe Mode,
remove the Display Adapter at the "
Control Panel
System
Device Administrator
" and then
reboot the computer to reinstall the adapter (video) driver.
If problems repeatedly occur, contact an authorized Service Center.
Q & A
Question
Answer
How can I change the
frequency?
The frequency can be changed by reconfiguring the video card.
Note that video card support can vary, depending on the version
of the driver used. (Refer to the computer or the video card
manual for details.)
How can I adjust the resolution? Windows ME/XP/2000 : Set the resolution at the Control
Panel
Display
Settings.
* Contact the video card manufacturer for details.
How can I set the Power Saving
function?
Windows ME/XP/2000 : Set the function at BIOS-SETUP of the
computer or the screen saver. (Refer to Windows/Computer
Manual).
How can I clean the outer
case/LCD Panel?
Disconnect the power cord and then clean the monitor with a soft
cloth, using either a cleaning solution or plain water.
Do not leave any detergent or scratches on the case. Do not let
any water enter the monitor.
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